How To Fix RSRA1020 - Error in variable processing (BAD_VALUE_COMBINATION)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRA1 - Message class for Exception Reporting

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Error in variable processing (BAD_VALUE_COMBINATION)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRA1020 - Error in variable processing (BAD_VALUE_COMBINATION) ?

  The SAP error message RSRA1020, which indicates "Error in variable processing (BAD_VALUE_COMBINATION)," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the values being passed to a variable in a query. This error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Incompatible Variable Values: The values provided for the variables in the query do not match the expected combinations defined in the query or the underlying data model.
  Missing Values: Required values for certain variables are not provided, leading to an invalid combination.
  Incorrect Variable Settings: The settings for the variable (e.g., selection options, default values) may not be configured correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data, which can lead to invalid combinations.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model (e.g., InfoObjects, InfoProviders) that are not reflected in the query can lead to this